This is a excellent example of the 1920 Model DWM (Deutsches Waffen
Und Munitionsfabriken Co) sporting carbine. These were a limited
manufacture for the "light rifle market". The barrel is 300mm long
with a ramp front sight and "Navy" rear site in the 9mm.
These guns utilized the "short" frame and sear of the
later models
along with the characteristic diced toggles. In addition to the long
Mannlicher stock there is the ('06) grip safety (2nd Issue Navy) and (08')
model sear and toggles,
manufactured after the 1st World War for the commercial market
inside Germany. Truly a custom Das Gewehr des Jägers. (1728)

NOTE: Photographs taken today
with the high mega-pixel camera show more than we sometimes can see with
the human eye. Magnified close-ups show us tool marks and natural
surface conditions that one normally doesn't see in the ordinary
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The DWM monogram markings appear on the 1st
toggle link and the extractor is marked with Geladen (Loaded). The original grips are finely cut diamond shaped checkering
made from walnut while the stock appears to be beech wood.

The last two digits appear on
the take down lever, the trigger, the bottom of the side plate, the
rear toggle, under the front toggle, the breach block, the receiver,
and the front stock. The rear toggle is smooth without any
sight definition utilizing the graduated two-position "Navy" rear
sight on the rear toggle

The forearm has a spring loaded
actuator that the lug on the bottom of the barrel (see below) fits
on and when the gun is fired the lug travels to the rear and
compresses the spring to assist the gun going back into battery.

In the forearm is a spring loaded actuator that when depressed during
recoil assists in pushing the receiver back in battery. The front
stock is serial numbered to the gun with the last two digits (61) in
the attachment well. This example has
all matching numbers.

This detail pictures shows the
original serial number of the barrel perpendicular to the longitude
of the 9mm barrel, The Navy Frame is not mortised for the artillery
leaf sight and the forearm bar was not machined at the time of the
frame but added after the barrel was attached necessitating the
addition of the second serial number under the barrel since the
attachment arm covers when one would look for the receiver serial
number.

In addition to being a very rare
and sought after 9mm carbine (which can be fired) this is a very
early three digit serial number rendition starting with a 1906
2nd Issue Navy frame and building the necessary parts for the
carbine and finally adding the Mannlicher fore stock. This
treasure was not an export gun, there are no know GERMANY markings
on the piece and was undoubtedly a treasured gun by some Jäger.

The
German Hunting and Conservation Societies dated back to
the 1800's with the symbol of the European
Hirsh
(Red Deer) and above that the Cross with the dedication to St..
Hubertus the patron saint of Hunters (Jägers) The crown
represents the Royalty of the Kaiser.

St..
Hubertus has been the patron saint of hunters and animal
protectionists (Tierschutzverein) in northern Europe who attempt
to honor him by sharing their feasts with townspeople, holding
charity fund raising, festivals and being responsible for the
care of animals on their lands, both domestic and wild. When a
buck was hunted, hunters through the ages have placed a pallium,
or a small branch of evergreen, or if none is available, oak, in
the mouth of the fallen game. This is done as an offering of the
Last Bite, signifying a final salute to the animal and
symbolically giving back to GOD "the soul which I receive from
Him." If food was scarce in the winter, he would go out to the
forest to provide it for the animals. He valued his loyal
hunting dogs though often they went to the forest not to hunt,
but to be a part its wonder. Through honoring the forest's
creatures, he honored the creator. He felt a responsibility to
all animals and could not let an animal suffer needlessly.

This is a "two-screw" stock and
beautifully checkered on both the front forearm and the stock.

The stock is three-digit serial numbered to the gun
and the straying is in excellent condition. The rear of the
stock shows the widows peak of the original design

The bottom of the carbine shows the
checkering pattern matching down to the line, this is truly the work
of an old-country craftsman who created this beautiful light rifle
and musts have been great pride to its original owner who began to
care for it to bring it to someone today in such handsome
condition,.

The Navy Carbine is a
very rare version of the carbines; in 35 years we have only
see two. This has the two position Navy site with 100 and 200
meters and for a 9mm hunting rifle this is probably the maximum
optimal range.

The long barrel Mannlicher forearm
is a favorite of the German hunters. The Mannlicher-Schoenauer rifle
dates to 1903. The 1903 Mannlicher rifles and carbines were the last
designs of Ferdinand Ritter Von Mannlicher, who died the next year,
and his friend Otto Schönauer who designed the exceptional rotary
drum magazine intrinsic to all Mannlicher-Schoenauer rifles.
Mannlicher-Schoenauer rifles and carbines were exclusively
manufactured at Oesterreich Waffenfabrik Gesellschaft Steyr in Steyr,
Austria.

The
Hunting and Forestry organizations under the German monarchy
were often controlled by aristocrats and successful businessman.
They were generally not organizations habituated by the common
man. The purposes were generally formed for the conservation of
game and forestry. Elaborate hunts were great occasions for the
participants, while the ladies used the hunting lodges for
match-making and gossip. The cutlasses of these Imperial
organizations were often extremely ornate, or they could also be
utilitarian, made to perform the final killing thrust on game.
Both types were often owned by a single individual. Many
examples were used strictly for dressing up the beauty of a
hunting/forestry uniform.

Close up of the
matching Carbine stock with the beautiful checkering and the
grip safety and rear mounted Navy style sight.

The serial
numbers are "commercial" or hidden on the bottom of the side
plate and locking lever (61). The sights at the
end of this 300mm barrel are the ramp type with the standard blade and factory issued on most of the carbines, both the 1902
and 1920 models.

The Crown over N or Nitro Proof was the
required proof on all commercial guns and indicates it was designed for
other than black power shells. The vertical Crown N is the
Commercial Proof found on commercial guns. Made in Germany was required
to be stamped on any weapon destined for out-of-country sales. The
extractor is marked "Geladen" which in German means loaded.

A close up of the
plaque and the carved inscription on the case of this heavy we
believe maple case which although not DWM factory made was
commissioned of an artisan to display this magnificent piece of
craftsmanship and reflect the pride of the owner.

The finely checkered grips and matching
stock reflects an old era of craftsmanship that we can only admire
today. Most carbines were kept in friendly environments and well
cared for preserving them for our enjoyment.

It is entirely subjective to
give any Luger a rating of excellent or fine, just as it is to declare it
xx% blued or strawed. Few Lugers are out of the box new and these are
premium priced. Bluing percentages is like Beauty, in the eye of the
beholder. We strive to provide pictures
so you can judge for yourself if the gun meets your criteria.

The condition of this Luger
shows it was well cared for over the last 93 years and is looking for
another custodian to care for its future. The DWM carbine was
presented to Kaiser Wilhelm and President Teddy Roosevelt who are stated
to used the gun in horseback hunting. This three digit serial
number, custom cased, 1906/08/20 Mannlicher is offered to the
investor-collector for $18,750.00. This offering has
already been discounted for a cash sale and the display on the
website does not guarantee availability. Please contact us
if you are interested a
josef@phoenixinvestmentarms.com

LAYAWAYS: Sometimes our
"significant other" doesn't understand the beauty, craftsmanship and
investment potential of one of these investor grade weapons. In
these circumstances where discretion becomes the better part of valor we
will accept layaways of up to one year with at least 20% down and some
activity occurring monthly to insure that after one year the sale is
completed. Cancellations of layaways forfeit 33% if done within two
months, otherwise 100%. You can transfer a layaway to a consignment sale at
any time. See "Legal" for exact terms.

We
honor a three day return policy. We will answer any questions, send you any
pictures, as detailed as you want, to insure that what we are showing you is
what you want to see, before you buy it. See
Legal.

FIRING ANY WEAPON NEGATES ANY
CHANCE OF RETURN!

WARNING: We do not represent these guns as safe to
fire. They are not test fired before sale; they are sold as
collectibles only. Prior to firing you should have it inspected by a
qualified individual and abide by all safety requirements.